Product Manager - Megazyme Product Line - China

The Product Manager – is responsible for managing the company’s Food Safety platform products throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with Technical Services and Operations to deliver winning products. The product manager is responsible for pre-sales support, campaign & activities, marketing strategy & plan, project execution and market development. The product manager shall maintain an intimate understanding of products as it relates to the food industries. This includes understanding the needs, issues and the competition to quickly identify opportunities, threats, and leverage our strengths while influencing the overall product strategy. The product manager shall be the “go to” person for the product and shall work cohesively with cross functional teams (Technical Support, Marketing, Sales, Operations) to ensure that the products are delivered on time and within budget.

General Principles
一般原则

• 为了保证公司的工作秩序，我们制定了以下条例
  In order to guarantee company’s work order, we constitute the following regulations.

• 所有在工作职责范围内的工作要及时，客观正确有效率的完成
  All the tasks within the working area of the job holder have to be done on time, objectively correct and efficient.
• 本岗位人员有责任控制工作的最后期限以及工作数据
  The job holder is responsible for the control of deadlines and data.
• 本岗位人员须与同事及部门合作，以确保工作信息的流畅的团队合作的平稳
  The job holder has to create the co-operation with colleagues and departments in a way that the information flow is always fluently and that a smooth co-operation (teamwork) is ensured.
• 工作中， 要保证已约定的工作质量。本岗位人员应尽力高质量地完成每项工作
  During the work, the agreed quality has always to be maintained. The job holder shall do his/ her best to produce everything with highest qualities.
• 如果工作持有者在履行上述职责是有什么困难或者认为有可改进的地方，他/她应联络他/她的上司，讨论并解决问题。
  If the job holder has any difficulties to fulfill the mentioned duties or sees possibilities for improvement (problems) he should contact his superior to discuss and solve the issues

职责/ Duties

Product Stewardship

• Defines the product strategy and roadmap
• Develops the core positioning for the product
• Gathers, analyzes and disseminates competitor product information
• Sets pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Monitors, and tracks key performance indicators and financial performance of the product; forecasts future performance and executes proactive measures to attain product and financial goals.
• Identifies customer and prospect problems and market opportunities
• Provides input to marketing for the go-to-market plan
• Briefs and conducts periodic product training to sales force
• Collaborates and aligns with the commercial sales and marketing teams to execute annual marketing strategy.
• Analyzes and reports market, competitive, application trends and workflow opportunities.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the rapid microbiology market arena by maintaining communications with experts, regulatory agencies, and organizations and reading published literature.

Product Administration

• Submits monthly unit forecasts to drive purchasing plan and attends monthly sales and operations meetings
• Generates and distributes customer product notification letters (recall, product issue)
• Manages kit inserts, packaging and labels (creating new, updating existing and translations) for responsible product line
• Manages forecasts and inventory levels when there are supply issues (operation, technical)
• Manages and updates technical data and addresses technical questions with sales and customers.
• Create and tracks product documentation (bill of materials, document request forms, etc.) through the system.

New Product Development

• Defines market need for new products and product advances/improvements
• Develops and maintains all documentation related to new product development/product advancements including: assigning product names/numbers; defining and developing packaging, labels, kit inserts, catalogue pages, product components and end user equipment and data packs
• Coordinates team meetings and maintains documentation related to meetings (record and post meeting minutes)
• Initiates and finalizes Bill of Materials and Cost of Goods
• Creates and manages product development and launch schedule and timelines globally

职务要求/ Job requirements:

Education and/or Experience: Master and above degree, major in biology, emzyme biology. Business-to-Business project and product management experience in a company that operated within a product management structure and marketing principles, product launch activities and sales support.  Knowledge of applied emzyme biology for food industry/food safety preferred. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Biology degree and/or 2+ years of work experience in biology field.
• Highly creative and Resilient. Can work under great pressure.
• Solid analytical/scientific technology and China market knowledge.
• Excellent strategic thinker with solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, execute and measure with a strong sense of urgency to drive results.
• Experience in marketing, product management, technical or sales a plus
• Confidence in partnering with sales personnel and being responsive to commercial needs.
• Highly self-motivated individual with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, with initiative, and good business judgment.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work independently to meet commitments.
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional groups to solve complex issues.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Team management skills and experience are preferred.
• Master’s degree required
• Must be able to travel 20-30% of the time

Language Skills:  Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Word Processing software; CRM applications, as well as network and browser applications.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Shares expertise with customers and sales department; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Maintains confidentiality.
• Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

Additional skills required

• Diplomacy and Tact - Deal with situations in an objective and effective manner; be able to assist customers, sales and others in a non-confrontational manner.
  交际手腕和技巧 — 客观有效地处理事件；能以非对抗方式为客户、销售和其他人员提供帮助
• Multi-Task - Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  多任务处理 — 能同时处理多个项目
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes and interruptions, delays, or unexpected events.
  适应性 — 适应工作环境的变化；能处理频繁的变更和干扰、延迟或意外事件。
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
  积极主动 — 如有需要寻求帮助并提供帮助。
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  问题解决 — 及时发现并解决问题；熟练地收集并分析信息；制定备用的解决方案；理性解决带有感情色彩的问题。
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  口头交流 — 无论是积极或消极环境中都应清楚陈述，有理有据；倾听并解释；妥善回答问题；表现团队展示技能、参与会议。
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  书面交流 — 清楚而明白的陈述；检查拼写和语法；根据需要灵活表述；有效地展示数据性资料；能理解并解释书面信息。
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Maintains confidentiality.
  职业道德 — 尊敬他人；获得他人的信任、正直可靠；秉承企业价值；充满自信。
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
  企业支持 — 遵守政策和程序；及时妥善完成管理性任务；支持企业的目标和价值。
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  判断力 — 将适当人选纳入决策制定过程中；需要时请求帮助并提供帮助。
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
  计划/组织 — 按序并计划工作活动；有效利用时间；计划其它资源；设定目标和方向；制定现实的行动计划。
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
  安全和保障 — 遵守安全和保障程序；报告潜在的不安全因素。
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  考勤/守时 — 准时并持续上班；确保缺勤时能有人承担工作责任；准时参加会议和会面
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  可靠性 — 遵守说明；配合管理指导；对自己的行为负责；遵守承诺；按时完成任务或通知适当人选执行备选计划。
  

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